Ra sufferer

[Rocky07]

Thank you so much everyone for your reply re epidural I would like to know if the epidural needle hurt or do they give you something so it doesn't hurt

[cathie]

to be honest I dont remember, but if you were worried they might offer you something to relax you. The anesthetists are really sklled at ths = sorry keyoard s playng p

[Hidden]

My mother in law had one, and they deadened the surface first. I think they even gave her something to relax her a little beforehand because she was scared.

The one I had was for a surgical procedure and it felt strange, but no pain as I recall.

[Nickijk73 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Rocky07

I've had quite a few epidurals over the years,and depending on the hospital, I find the routine changes. Some have given me a pre-med which makes me drowsy,but still aware of what's going on,but unless the needle hits a nerve (a rarity) you shouldn't feel anything,and then I've had others done where they just wheel you in,and they must give you a little local on the spot,as even though I'm awake,I didn't feel a thing. If you're that uncomfortable not knowing,I'd try ringing the ward/impatient dept to find out the usual procedure they use,either way,in my experience,the most discomfort I felt was the cold of the liquid as it was injected into my back..... I could see the gaps in my back turn black on the X-ray screen as they filled with liquid,and also the needle being moved around, which kept me fascinated and also my mind off of what was actually happening 😊

Good luck and hope it does the job x

[mauritius21 in reply to Nickijk73]

I had one six months ago. They give u a local anaesthetic at the theatre. It does not hurt because the needle does not go too deep. The doctor asks u where the pain is and the needle goes where you tell them where the pain is. Hope this wifi appease you. Good luck.